For the first time, the American Heart Association (AHA) is issuing a statement on the effects of meditation on the heart. AHA experts reviewed dozens studies analyzing eight different types of meditation and their effects on various heart disease risk factors and outcomes, from heart attack to blood pressure, stress, atherosclerosis and smoking cessation. Overall,Read More

Most parents are aware that organic foods contribute to a healthy and wholesome diet for their growing children, but making the switch comes with some questions. Will going organic be significantly more expensive? What are the best items on the weekly grocery list to switch to organic versions? And if your grocery run has becomeRead More

Everyone says we’re not getting enough of it, but what is vitamin D, anyway? Winter is coming, and unfortunately, we’re not talking about “Game of Thrones.” We’re talking about shorter days, less sunlight and the associated risks of developing a vitamin D deficiency. Dubbed “the sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D sounds sort of adorable. Like maybeRead More